Baby shower game ideas that guests enjoy

Good shower games are short, need no preparation from the guests and keep everyone talking. Pick two or three rather than a full programme, and leave time to simply chat.

Games that work

• Gift bingo: each guest gets a card with likely gifts. They mark an item as the parent-to-be opens it. The first to complete a line calls out "Bingo!". It runs by itself while presents are opened.
• Predictions: guests guess the birth date, weight and length, the hair colour or the first word. Read the answers after the birth, or at the party if the baby is already here.
• Advice cards: everyone writes a tip or wish for the parents. It makes a keepsake, and guests who are shy about games like it.
• Word scramble: baby-related words with the letters mixed up. Set a timer for a few minutes.

Planning tips

• For 10-30 guests, one game during gifts and one at the table is enough.
• Prepare small prizes, such as candles, tea or a small plant, and keep them simple.
• Print one extra set of every sheet, because someone will always spill a drink.
• Print the bingo cards at least a day early, so you can check them.
• Tell guests which games are optional, so nobody feels forced.

Make the games

The baby shower game maker creates bingo cards, prediction sheets and advice cards with the parents' names, ready to print. Use A4 or Letter. For a clean result read the printing tips.